Support Groups
Has God brought you through a tough time and you are ready to help others?
Spiritually mature adults interested in exploring leadership in the Grace Church Support Group Ministry are invited to contact Shelly at 952-224-3023 or sdritz@atgrace.com
Potential areas of leadership include:
- GriefShare
- Marriage Support
- Separation/Divorce
- DivorceCare for Kids
- Depression
- Blended Families
- Self Esteem
- Mental Illness
- And others!
For more information on Support Groups, contact:
Shelly Dritz
952-224-3023 or sdritz@atgrace.com
*Scholarships or a payment plan are available by contacting Shelly Dritz.
Support Groups:
Separation and DivorceCare
Click below to view two videos about DivorceCare:
Video #1 "Trauma"
Video #2 "Healing"
Separation and DivorceCare - Part 1
Sundays, February 28 - May 30, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room M209
Cost: $20.00
Part I: Separation and DivorceCareTM is a 13-week support group that teaches biblical concepts using the DivorceCareTM video series. Healing and support is critical for those experiencing marital separation or divorce (see www.divorcecare.com). This group is the first step for separation and divorce recovery support at Grace and will close to new registrations after the second session. For more information, contact Jacci at jscheff444@msn.com or Shelly at 952-224-3023.
DivorceCare for Kids™
Sundays, February 28 - May 30, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room CA211
Cost: $15.00 per child
($10.00 per child if a parent is registered for Separation & DivorceCareTM)
DivorceCare for KidsTM (DC4K) is a 13-week ministry designed to support and help children ages 7-12 whose parents are going through a separation or divorce. Games, crafts, listening/sharing activities, music, and videos will be used to create an atmosphere where children feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. In order for children to be willing to share their feelings with one another, it is important for everyone to commit to being at group every week. Scholarships or a payment plan are available if needed. Space is limited and the group will close to new registrations after the second session. Please make sure your child has eaten before arriving. For more information, contact Jacci at jscheff444@msn.com or Shelly at 952-224-3023.
GriefShare
Click here to view two videos about GriefShare.
Open Sessions
Contact Shelly (info below) for upcoming dates
Cost: $15.00
GriefShareTM is a support group for people grieving a loss (death of a friend, spouse, parent, child, etc.) A Christian informational video on grief and recovery is shown each week (see www.griefshare.com) and small group discussion follows. The group is open to new participants at any time. Childcare is not available. For more information, contact Shelly at 952-224-3023 or sdritz@atgrace.com.
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MEN ONLY:
FOR MEN ONLY - Basic Training (formerly Pure Desire - Part 1)
Click here to view a video about Pure Desire
Thursdays, September 10, 2009 - May 20, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Room M215
Cost: $40.00
Beginning Sept. 17 we will join Celebrate Recovery for worship from 6:30 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. in The Underground before our 7:00 p.m. meeting.
Have you ever said, “Never again,” and then found yourself involved in sexual activity not appropriate for a Christian man? This confidential group for men only provides safety, hope, encouragement, and accountability. No more secret life – we are about freedom in Christ! Register at www.atgrace.com/events, or contact Dave H at 651-247-9084.
FOR MEN ONLY - Drop In (Formerly Pure Desire™ - Part 2)
Thursdays, Ongoing
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Room M212
No cost, no registration
This safe, confidential group is for men only who are facing sexual purity issues such as pornography, and impure thoughts and behaviors. We provide a safe environment where men can share their struggles, offering encouragement and accountability to one another while working toward healing and recovery to become the men God wants us to be. You are not alone--there is help. No more secrets--no more secret life--we offer freedom! For more information, contact Bill at 952-926-1055/952-465-9546 or at billharn@aol.com. or just DROP-IN!!
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WOMEN ONLY:
Women's Depression
For more information, contact Jackie at ramsay6@embarqmail.com.
Beyond Betrayal
Wednesdays, September 23 - December 16, 2009
6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Room M213
Cost: $20.00
Support and healing group for women only dealing with sexual betrayal in a marriage relationship. Each week a 20-30 minute DVD will also offer teaching and support in addition to having an opportunity to confidentially share and support one another in a biblical manner. Group will close to new members after the third week. For more information, contact Shelly at 952-224-3023 or sdritz@atgrace.com.
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ALSO AVAILABLE:
Marriage-Conflict Coaching
Are you and your spouse having trouble resolving conflict in your marriage? The Grace Church Peacemaking Ministry offers conflict coaching (meeting with one person to provide biblical advice) and mediation (meeting with both parties to facilitate discussion and agreement) to help you and your spouse work through your present situation and learn to respond to future conflicts in ways that will strengthen your marriage. Contact the Peacemaking Ministry voicemail hotline at 952-224-3149 for more information.
Register online at www.atgrace.com/registrations.
For more information, contact:
Shelly Dritz
952-224-3023
sdritz@atgrace.com